Volkswagen Passat
The Volkswagen Passat is a nameplate of large family cars (D-segment) manufactured and marketed by the German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen since 1973 and also marketed variously as the Dasher, Santana, Quantum, Magotan, Corsar and Carat — in saloon, estate, and hatchback body styles. With sales of 34 million units worldwide, the Passat is the fourth best-selling automobile of all time.
Wikipedia →Specs — 2022
FuelEconomy.gov estimates cover one available configuration; other trims may differ. Costs assume 15,000 miles/year, 55% city driving and source fuel prices. Five-year savings compare with an average new vehicle (gasoline operation for dual-fuel vehicles). CO₂ is tailpipe only. EPA scores run from 1–10; higher is better.
At a Glance
- Class
- family car
- Preceded by
- Volkswagen Type 3
- Succeeded by
- Volkswagen Passat Lingyu
- Length
- 4,777 mm
- Width
- 1,832 mm
- Height
- 1,469 mm
Source: Wikidata (CC0)
Owner Complaints — 2022
13 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 model year.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 3
- ENGINE
- 3
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 3
- LANE DEPARTURE
- 2
- POWER TRAIN
- 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Photos
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